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Converstaions with teachers of Asian Medicine

SAND TO SKY is the first ever anthology to document the innovative
methods and  experiences of a broad range of teachers of Acupuncture,
Shiatsu, Chinese Herbs, Biomedicine, Therapist-Patient Interactive
Skills, Ethics, Psychosocial Aspects of Clinical Training, and Exam
Development skills.

Meet the authors 6:00 p.m. tonight at AOMA, Anderson Lane

find out more about this book and tonight's event by going to
http://www.healingtouchtherapies.com/html/sand_to_sky.html

Stacey

Adult Learner Course
for Massage Therapy Instructor Certification

This 30 hour course fulfills the Texas Department of State Health Services
requirement for
Massage Therapy Instructors. Participants will become familiar with learning
theories and
concepts, as well as classroom management skills and lesson planning. In
addition,
assessment tools will be incorporated to help potential instructors determine
their
teaching strengths and weaknesses. These tools will provide mechanisms which may
be
used to meet the learning needs of a variety of students.

The class includes a workbook containing reference material, assessment tools
and
sample exercises. Also included is a book specifically addressing classroom
management
skills, which will be used for the exercises which focus on behavior of students
in the
classroom.

Participants will have an opportunity to work in groups to problem solve as well
as share
insights.

Monday - Thursday
July 7-10
9 am - 5pm each day

30 Texas & NCBTMB CE hours

$395
Credit cards accepted
Call 512-448-2266
or visit www.resource-connection.net to register.

Held at:
Advanced Holistic Healing Arts
321 W. Ben White, Ste. 203
Austin, TX 78704
512-448-2266

Taught by: Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI
Michelle Burns, BSN, RMT, MTI, is a State of Texas approved CE provider with
over 15 years
of experience as a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor for a wide
variety of
subjects. She has also taught classes for the public at several resort spas and
continuing
education classes in touch and aromatherapy for nurses. Her experience includes
supervising massage therapy instructors and teaching them the skills they need
for the
classroom. She also teaches advanced technique classes in a variety of
specialties.

Michelle Burns is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage
and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.

My many thanks to Krista for taking over the lion's share of moderating
this group.  I have converted us to a "members only" group and will be
approving memberships from now on; that will eradicate the spam Krista
has been cleaning up as of late.

This has been a very quiet group, though there are over 70 members.  I
suspect it is because so many of us are on other discussion groups that
are more active.  I hope you will all join Krista's group and make it a
lively one!

Best to everyone,

Stacey Lemire
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verifiable license number before allowing members into the group.
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For registration questions contact:

The World Massage Festival invites all massage students!

August 1-3, 2008
Panama City Beach, Florida
at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort

FREE admission to the vendor exhibits, the Massage Symposium and
the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies!

Special rates to attend classes are available for Massage Students who
are still in school and not yet licensed, but interested in learning more!
Contact Cindy for details at 830-214-0827 or freedom04@...

Judi Calvert, wife of Robert Noah Calvert, and co-founder of Massage
Magazine and the World of Massage Museum will be at the Festival!
Judi will be bringing some of the items from the Museum to place on
display.   She has also donated many items from the Museum to be given
as door prizes!

We have over  $16,000.00 worth of DOOR PRIZES! Tickets for door prizes
will be issued to each registrant and vendor at the time of check-in.
Door prizes will be drawn every hour during Festival hours on Saturday
& Sunday. The winning ticket numbers will be posted at the
Registration Table and all you have to do is present your ticket to
claim your prize.  See all the details at:
http://www.worldmassagefestival.com/2008/prizes.html

If you are interested in attending some of the workshops, be sure to
get your registration in soon because some of the classes are nearly
full!  If you are a student, please contact Cindy BEFORE you complete
the registration form!
http://www.worldmassagefestival.com/2008/register.html

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2008 IS GOING TO BE A BUSY DAY!

CAMERA & MIXER DAY!
Bring your camera with you today!
Create your own photo album of you with the biggest names in the business!
Friday is for meeting, mixing & greeting old friends &
new....including the Hall of Fame Inductees and instructors!

7:00am - 12:00noon
Vendor Set Up & Check In at Conference Center & Early check in for
Therapists!
Check in and then spend some time on the sugar-white beaches of Panama
City Beach while the vendors are getting everything ready!

12:00noon - 6:00pm
Vendor Exhibits Open & Therapist Check In for Festival at Conference
Center

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet the Media - Massage Symposium at Conference Center
Dr. Lisa Upledger will head a panel of industry leaders, not limited
to but including, James Waslaski, Judi Calvert, Ralph Stephens, Laurie
Azzarella, Sandy Fritz, Raul Sr. & Estrellita Izquierdo, Pat Donohue,
Joe Ferguson, Michael Buck, Margie Meshew, Natalie Cecilia, Vivian
Madison-Mahoney, Missy Irwin and Julia Hayes.
We hope that you are gathering your questions to share!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Conference Center closed to all participants to prepare for Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hall of Fame Reception with SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT by Lanny Moody (Hors
de'oeuvres & cash bar). Admission by wristband ONLY. Dress is casual!
Conference Center Lobby.

PLEASE NOTE: Members of the public or therapists & guests not
registered for classes are welcome to attend the Hall of Fame
Reception for a $10 fee. There is no charge to visit the vendor areas.
All those in the Conference Center on Friday night must have on a
wristband. Email Us if you have questions.


SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008

8:00am - 11:00am - Classes
11:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch Break/Visit Vendors/Network for some classes
8:00am - 12:00noon - Classes
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Lunch Break/Visit Vendors/Network for some classes
2:00pm - 6:00pm - Classes
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Visit Vendors/Networking
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Ice Cream Social (if sponsored)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008
8:00am - 11:00am - Classes
11:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch Break/Visit Vendors/Networkfor some classes
8:00am - 12:00noon - Classes
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Lunch Break/Visit Vendors/Network for some classes
2:00 pm - Most vendor booths will close
2:00pm - 6:00pm - Classes
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Hall of Fame Ceremony * Keynote Speech by Ralph
Stephens * SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE DRAWING

Please contact us if you have any questions and we'll see you in August!
Take care,
Cindy Michaels
Registrar, World Massage Festival
830-214-0827
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It is not too late to attend the TAMT 7th Annual Convention, Trade
Show and Banquet "Debunking the Myths—Cancer and Massage" held at UT
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Hickey Auditorium).

April 12-13, 2008

The goal of this convention is to demonstrate and discuss how massage,
as an integrative health care modality, can play a role in the
wellness treatment of cancer patients and their family & friends

Program includes:

·        "Chemobrain" – Is it real? (Pathology and Pharmacology)

·        Cancer Research and Massage

·        Music – How music can affect clients and therapists during a
massage

·        Massage Therapy Law Changes

·        Cancer – Pathology, Stages and How to Recognize

·        Tibetan Meditation

·        Is becoming a Massage Educator for you?

·        Tai Chi for Health

Saturday Night Banquet (included)
Crowne Plaza Houston Reliant Park - 7:30 - 9:30 PM

(Last minute registrations may not include the banquet -
Sunday only - for MS150 participants - call for prices)

Register now at: http://texasmassagetherapists.com/convention Registration

Banquet Keynote Speaker – Martha Menard, PHD
Martha Brown Menard, PhD, CMT, has been a massage therapist in private
practice since 1982. She completed her PhD in research methodology at
the University of Virginia (UVA) in 1995, and designed one of the
first randomized controlled trials of massage therapy for surgical
patients. Dr. Menard currently serves as director of research for the
Potomac Massage Training institute in Washington, DC, where she
received a 2007 community-based grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
to start a massage therapy clinic for low-income breast cancer
patients. She is the author of Making Sense of Research, a guide to
research literacy for complementary practitioners, and co-authors a
regular column on massage research for the Massage Therapy Journal.
Dr. Menard was recently appointed to the faculty of the UVA School of
Medicine, where she hopes to conduct more research on the applications
of massage for people with cancer.

3801 Capital of Texas Hwy E-240-156, Austin, TX, 78746

Contact:  888-778-9851 voice / 210-651-0545 fax
Call or email for more details or check website :
www.texasmassagetherapists.com info@... /

Geriatric Massage Institute

Cen-Tex Senior Massage, LLC presents 

Geriatric Level One Certification

17 Contact Hour - 2 & ½ days Workshop:

Friday April 18^th 2008 6:30-9:30pm

Saturday April 19^th 2008 9am-6pm 

Sunday April 20^th 2008 10:00-5:00pm

Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center

1300 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 589-5278 for info. or   seniormassage@...

Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute 

Offices in Indiana, Florida, & California

The workshop will introduce the participant to the physiology and psychology of a long life and their effects on one's health. But it is not presented as a dry college type lecture; rather it is a practical and hands-on collaboration between instructor and participants. Come join us! nter

The Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute's Level One Certification will be held February, 9^th, 10^th and  11th, 2007.The program will be presented by Sharon Puszko, Ph.D., C.M.T., who travels and lectures nationally to present this unique information designed to help people feel more comfortable about working with an aging population with techniques that improve quality of life and help to bring back lost abilities to those in need of skilled touch. This workshop is mostly designed to educate therapists to the needs of this special population, but is intended to educate anyone who wants to be comfortable hands-on with an elder in need. The weekend will finish with a hands-on clinic of volunteers (ages 55 and over) for participants to apply a variety of techniques in a very practical manner to become comfortable with this information and promptly put it to use.

 Level 1- Geriatric Massage Workshop

This 2 1/2 day weekend workshop is the basis for our training program in Geriatric Massage. It offers 17 CEU contact hours for Massage Therapists and qualifies for the Level 1 Certificate in Geriatric Massage. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the
elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and financially promising without being physically draining. 

THE WORKSHOP DEALS WITH THESE TOPICS:

1. Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging. A brief introduction into the riddle of "aging".
2. Client assessment, cautions & contraindications. Psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.
3. Modification of standard massage techniques and development of special methods to suit each client's special needs. Participants are encouraged to think independently in their first hands-on phase of the presentation.
4. Practical hands-on work with older people. It is impossible to understand the need for different approaches when working with the elderly unless it has been practiced on the real thing. Therefore, the last day of the workshop is spent working hands-on with elderly volunteers.
5. How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice - Assists in starting your geriatric massage practice.

The geriatric massage workshop is of special interest to the mature massage therapist and the advanced student, as well as nurses, nurse assistants, chiropractors, home health aids, physical therapists, occupational therapists and all other health care personnel that have been
or are presently working with the elderly.
We help participants lose their apprehension towards the elderly, the most underserved of any age group, so they can confidently solicit clients. Immediately following the workshop, one can begin to include the elderly among clientele. This greatly enhances earning potential. It is a fallacy to believe that work with the elderly has to be pro bono. The majority of the elderly are quite well off, willing and able to pay for services directed towards health improvement.

The DAYBREAK Geriatric Massage Workshop differs from most other massage workshops because it is not teaching only a particular technique, but how to combine what the participant knows already with a number of new hands-on and conceptual approaches, and then to apply them to the specific needs of the elderly client.
The fee for the course is $330.00 payable by check or cash to Cen-Tex Senior Massage, LLC       12018 Scribe Dr., Austin, TX 78759 by 4/1/08. Light refreshments will be provided, with adequate breaks for mealtimes. Any inquiries may be forwarded to me at seniormassage@..., or 512-589-5278.

Level One Certification 

Registration Form

Name:____________________________________Profession:________________

Home Address:___________________________________________________________

Email Address:___________________________________________________________

Phone:(___)___________ Phone:(___)____________ Phone:(___)____________

How to register: call  512-589-5278 to answer any questions

Mail this completed form, ( or supply me with your information via e-mail) with a $330.00 check or money order before April 1st 2008 to: 

Cen-Tex Senior Massage LLC 

c/o Jon L. Sullivan, RMT, COTA

12018 Scribe Dr.

Austin, TX 78759

In the event of course cancellation, all money will be cheerfully refunded.  

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

PREGNANCY MASSAGE, SATURDAY, 03/22/08
INFANT MASSAGE, SUNDAY, 03/23/08

WHERE:  Wimberley, TX (between Austin & San Antonio -
                15 miles from Dripping Springs and San Marcos)
TIME:      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Each Day
COST:     $129 if signed up w/$50 deposit 2 weeks in advance;
                $150 otherwise; $300 Private Classes

Pregnancy Massage (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Pregnancy, labor and the birth process itself is one of the most
transformative events in a woman's life. It brings many physical,
psychological, social and spiritual changes. As therapists, we are
honored to be a part of this process and need to be prepared for the
special circumstances that arise with pregnancy massage. Learn to
support the expectant mother as you help her feel more at home with
her changing body and preparation for childbirth.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of pregnancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-side lying and semi-seated massage session;
-specific techniques for the 3 trimesters of pregnancy;
-acupressure and aromatherapy during pregnancy;
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

Infant Massage (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Clinical evidence shows that loving, nurturing massage for infants has
a positive impact on their physical and psychological development. It
is a very powerful means of communica-tion in a non-verbal way,
creating bonding between caregiver/mother/father/family and baby.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of infancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-15 and 30 minute infant massage session;
-massage for minor childhood ailments;
-massage for infants with special needs;
-aromatherapy for infants and children
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

Classes include lecture demonstration, hand-on practice, workbook and
Continuing Education Certificate.  Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a
Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor and Continuing
Education Provider through the Texas Department of State Health
Services.  She has a 20 year background in Holistic Health,
Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Reiki,
Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Transformational Breathwork. She has trained
as a Birth Facilitator with experience in Water Birth and Dolphin
Research. In private practice for 15 years, Janie is the owner of A
Healing Touch and Advanced Bodywork Techniques.  She has developed the
curriculum and textbooks for the above listed workshops and has
enthusiastically taught them since 1991.

For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com/courses, or
contact Janie Thorpe-Cooke at: 512/847-5899; 512/468-8498; or
e-mail: janie_cooke@...

The new exams are not proposed, rather have been decided on by DSHS.
However, TAMSO and I believe TCMSI is objecting.  The site where this
is stated is under "Apply for new License" on the DSHs Massage
Therapy Home:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_exam.shtm

Go to the following web-page and find out what the objections are and
information about the stake holders meeting:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_rules.shtm

The old rule actually states no compensation including tuition
waivers and the new rule is proposed to state the same.

As I understand it, the rule before the current one, was ruled not to
have a clear intent, by a SOAH hearing judge after a school who was
charged for allowing internship to be used as tuition waivers, fought
DSHS for a fine that was administered on them.  The school won which
is probably why the rule was re-written with clearer intent.

Proposed Rule:
§140.338. Massage School Curriculum Outline and Internship.

(k) A massage school shall not allow an unlicensed student to receive
any form of compensation for massage therapy or other massage therapy
services. Compensation includes discounted or reduced student fees
for tuition, books, supplies, or other educational expenses.

I am sorry but I have to get to work and don't have the time to look
up the current and previous rules.

Hope this helps

Vicki







--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Jann Henry"
<jannhenry@...> wrote:
>
> --- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey Lemire"
> <staceylemire@> wrote:
>
> "DSHS is having a "stakeholders" meeting next Wednesday the 5th.
> Remember that WE are the stakeholders.  However the "several
> stakeholders" that are in opposition to portions of the proposed
rules
> and have input comments are, in fact, SCHOOLS, not working
> therapists.  It would behoove us as a profession to have as many
> working therapists show up to this meeting as possible."
>
> It's difficult for me to keep up with the issues and positions.
I've
> looked at the department's website and can't find the area where
the
> National Exam is proposed - can you point me to where that is, thx.
>
> Also, where is the information on "prohibition of unlicensed
students
> of receiving compensation, including tuition waivers." thx again.
>
> Jann
>

Only 3 more days left for early bird sign up  for the Texas
Association of Massage Therapists Annual Convention and Trade Show,
Sponsored by world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Hospital and Research
Center Integrative Medicine Program:  Debunking the Myths Cancer and
Massage, held April 12 and 13 at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital's Hickey
Auditorium. 12 CE available.

A special discount is available at Houston  Grand Plaza Hotel 713-748-
3221, for only $99 (regularly $180), where we will have our Saturday
night banquet.

Saturday April 12 from 9:15- 12 noon, Curtiss Beinhorn, LMT NCTMBand
Sat-Siri Sumler, LMT NCTMB will Present:

Massage for Cancer Patients and their family - This lecture and
demonstration will introduce how massage can benefit cancer patients
and their family and friends. Through a demonstration and a lecture,
the participant will be introduced to techniques and possible
scenarios on what to expect from clients who are being treated or
have been treated for cancer and how the family is also affected.
They will learn some benefits and precautions and will be directed on
how to further their education to be certified in cancer massage.

Licensed Massage Therapist and Nationally Certified Sat-Siri Sumler
has been a massage therapist for 24 years and has been working with
Cancer Patients for 16 years. She also is a teacher-trainer for the
International Kundalini Yoga Teachers' Association


Nationally Certified, Curtiss Beinhorn has been a massage therapist
since 1991 and has been at MD Anderson's Place……of Wellness since
2004.

To register or for more information please call the TAMT at 1-888-778-
9851  or visit www.texasmassagetherapists.com

--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey Lemire"
<staceylemire@...> wrote:

"DSHS is having a "stakeholders" meeting next Wednesday the 5th.
Remember that WE are the stakeholders.  However the "several
stakeholders" that are in opposition to portions of the proposed rules
and have input comments are, in fact, SCHOOLS, not working
therapists.  It would behoove us as a profession to have as many
working therapists show up to this meeting as possible."

It's difficult for me to keep up with the issues and positions.  I've
looked at the department's website and can't find the area where the
National Exam is proposed - can you point me to where that is, thx.

Also, where is the information on "prohibition of unlicensed students
of receiving compensation, including tuition waivers." thx again.

Jann

DSHS is having a "stakeholders" meeting next Wednesday the 5th.
Remember that WE are the stakeholders.  However the "several
stakeholders" that are in opposition to portions of the proposed
rules and have input comments are, in fact, SCHOOLS, not working
therapists.  It would behoove us as a profession to have as many
working therapists show up to this meeting as possible.

Here are the conflict items (read the whole meeting notice at
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_rules.shtm )

As scheduled, the proposed massage therapy rules were considered by
the State Health Services Council on January 30, 2008. Several
stakeholders provided comments opposing portions of the proposed
rules. In particular, there were comments regarding the:
• use of a national examination for state licensure,
• limitation of internship to a maximum of 100 hours, and
• prohibition of unlicensed students to receive compensation,
including tuition waivers, for massages.

One of the main conflicts for working massage therapists is the
proposed extended internship hours.  At the last "stakeholder's"
meeting where I was present, 30% of programs hours were proposed by
several school owners.  For example, if a program were 1,000 hours,
students could "pay" their tuition by working 300 hours in
internship.  There are many issues involved with this – not just
ethical ones!  This has the potential for negative financial impact
for many working therapists in this state.  If at all possible,
please come to the meeting or as much of it as you are able (the
meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. and will go until 5:00 p.m.)  The
location and parking directions are on the site.

Stacey Lemire
Group Moderator